Teddy is a 38-year-old unemployed white British man who was kicked out of his family home at 16 and now has no money, job, or place to sleep. He is friends with the police officer and ticket man but only meets them by chance. The police officer is a 40-year-old white British man from a wealthy family who works as a local police officer and wants to help others. Mario is a 38-year-old Jamaican man who works as a ticket man at Paddington station and lives in London with his wife and three young children. He is motivated by his
3. Character profile
Teddy
Age: 38
Family background:
- Brought up in Camden
- Lived with his two
younger brother and sister
and mum.
- Was kicked out of the
house at 16
Occupation/ job
/school:
- Unemployed
Connection to other characters:
- Friends with the police officer
- Friends with the ticket man
*They only meet by chance*
Ethnicity:
- White, British
What motivates him:
- Wanting attention from
others
- The thought of not
knowing where hes going
to be sleeping that night.
What conflicts does he
have to deal with?
Inner:
- Too proud to turn
to a homeless
shelter
Outer:
- No money
- No job
- Nowhere to sleep
- No food
4. Character profile
Police officer
Ethnicity:
White, Brit
ish
Family background:
- Brought up Islington
- Went to private
school (well
educated)
- Lived with his
mum, dad, two
younger sisters and
older brother.
- Higher class family
- Rich
Age: 40
Occupation/ job/
school:
Full time local police
officer
Connection to other
characters:
- Hes friendly and polite
- He is friends with Teddy
and is nice to him
- well known around
Paddington station and is
greeted by other
passengers
What motivates
him:
- Wants to help
everyone
- Wants to be
the best at his
job
What conflicts does he have to
deal with?
Inner:
Brought up from a wealthy
family
Outer:
- Arguments
- Theft
5. Character profile
Mario
What motivates him:
- His family
- People he works with
Connection to other
characters:
- Friends with Police
officer and teddy
- Friendly gentle and
kind
- trustworthy and
respected by others
Occupation/ job/ school:
- Ticket man at Paddington station
Age: 38
Family background:
- Moved to England
in 1995
- Originally lived in
Kingston
- He has some
family living in the
UK
- Lives in a flat in
London with his
wife and three kids
under the age of 5
Ethnicity:
Jamaican
What conflicts does he have
to deal with?
Inner:
Family issues
Money problems
Outer:
Theft
Arguments